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Meet the rusty patched bumblebee, Minnesota's new bee ambassador
The state Legislature anointed the endangered rusty patched bumblebee as Minnesota's state bee — and researchers say regular citizens can help save them.
Rivers rising in waterlogged central U.S.; more rain to come
Waterlogged parts of the central U.S. braced Wednesday for more rain, following days of severe storms that have battered Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma and caused at least three deaths.
Think you need mental health care? Here's a place to start
Half of adults in the U.S. will experience a mental illness at some point in their life, but treatment options abound. Here are some tips for starting your journey toward better mental health.
Madonna was back on top of the charts 30 years ago this week with her most controversial song to that point in her career. "Like a Prayer" was a mashup of religion and sexuality.
Across Minnesota, diversion projects drain the fear from flood season
This year's spring flood season has been a long one, but water levels weren't quite as dramatic as expected. A series of cold nights slowed down the spring snow thaw, and mitigation efforts over the last few years have made some flood-prone towns across the state better protected than ever.